SOCIETY
Experts suggest taking effective measures to contain dengue spread
Experts suggest taking effective measures to contain dengue...
KATHMANDU, July 11: With 1,192 cases of dengue and one fatality from the viral infection recorded in the past four months, experts have suggested one and all to remain safe from it and prevent its further spread.
Jul 11, 2023
SOCIETY
419 people lose lives to lightning strikes in five years
419 people lose lives to lightning strikes in five years
KATHMANDU, July 11: A total of 419 people have lost their lives to lightning strikes in the past five years. Similarly, properties worth over Rs 60 million have been destroyed, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Jul 11, 2023
OPINION
Need for authentic portrayals of disabilities in films and literature
Need for authentic portrayals of disabilities in films and l...
The power of film and literature lies in their ability to captivate our minds and transport us to different realms of imagination. Yet, when it comes to depicting individuals with disabilities, these artistic mediums frequently miss the mark, propagating stereotypes and lacking genuine and nuanced p...
Jul 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Two deer killed after being hit by a vehicle
Two deer killed after being hit by a vehicle
PATHARI, July 11: Two deer were found dead at Pathari Sanischare of Morang district on Monday.
Jul 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt to make arrangements for treatment of VIPs within the country
Govt to make arrangements for treatment of VIPs within the c...
KATHMANDU, July 11: Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that the government was working to ensure medical treatment of VIPs within the country.
Jul 11, 2023
WORLD
How many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hides
How many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Mosc...
BRUSSELS: Nearly 50,000 Russian men have died in the war in Ukraine, according to the first independent statistical analysis of Russia’s war dead.
Jul 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Man slapped with 33 yrs prison sentence for raping daughter
Man slapped with 33 yrs prison sentence for raping daughter
DAILEKH, July 10: The Dailekh District Court on Monday sentenced a 50-year-old man with 33 years in jail convicting him in a rape charge against his 17-year-old daughter.
Jul 11, 2023
Editorial
Prioritize quality enhancement, not the proliferation
Prioritize quality enhancement, not the proliferation
The proliferation of universities without a concerted effort to enhance their quality is a worrying trend. The situation in most universities, except for a few notable exceptions like Kathmandu University, is far from satisfactory. It is high time that the government directs its attention towards ma...
Jul 11, 2023
ECONOMY
220 kV Hetauda-Bharatpur transmission line comes into operation
220 kV Hetauda-Bharatpur transmission line comes into operat...
KATHMANDU, July 10: The 220 kV Hetauda-Bharatpur transmission line, which is considered an important power supply in Makwanpur, Chitwan and other adjoining districts, has come online from Monday.
Jul 10, 2023
POLITICS
UML lifts house obstruction after PM Dahal’s explanation about his controversial statement
UML lifts house obstruction after PM Dahal’s explanation abo...
I regret speaking those words, but they spontaneously came to my mind, and I let them slip: PM Dahal
Jul 10, 2023